Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Infinitum Obscure - Obscuridad Eterna

INFINITUM OBSCURE - Obscuridad Eterna (BLOOD HARVEST - 7"EP 2009)

There’s certain uniqueness and viciousness in
bands, which come from such countries as Chile, Brazil or Mexico. It appears
like they’re often way more uncompromising, obscure and relentless in what they
do comparing to the European or American bands. And this is exactly why I
really like so many acts from this area of Mid and South Americas. Infinitum
Obscure quite quickly became one of my favourite bands from this region and when
they invaded me with their music I just couldn’t stop banging my head and
listening to it, so devastating it turned out to be. This 7”EP “Obscuridad
Eterna”, which Blood Harvest unleashed in 2009, was the first thing, which I
have heard from Infinitum Obscure. EPs have that special thing that usually
they offer something extra and exclusive comparing them to the full length
albums and “Obscuridad Eterna” is exactly like that. It offers a song called
“Possessing the Fire”, which originally was already published on “Internal Dark
Force” album, but this is a new version of this track, connected with a 1,5
minute long instrumental “Obscurity Rises…”, so it basically sounds almost like
a new song. Then side B of the EP contains a Dissection cover “Son of the
Mourning”, originally from “Into Infinite Obscurity” EP. And I guess I should
also mention that “Obscuridad Eterna” is dedicated to Jon Nodtveidt, so all
these things make this EP a truly unique and worthy release.

I guess that the front artwork of “Obscuridad
Eterna” may be the only thing, which I don’t like about this EP. It is too
colourful for my taste and I also am not so fond on such photoshop made covers.
Luckily everything else about “Obscuridad Eterna” is superb. Both tracks on
side A are killer. That instrumental one, “Obscurity Rises…”, is an extremely
good opener, which is going to put you in the right mood instantly. I like its
slow, obscure riffing a lot. “Possessing the Fire” then erupts with much faster
riffing and is like a beast unleashed, ready to rip your guts out within
seconds. Style wise Infinitum Obscure combines elements of thrash and even
black metal into their old school death metal and I can assure you that if
you’re looking for utterly dark and evil death metal, then this band will suit
your taste perfectly. And what’s more, they have killer riffs, great
production… Absolutely great stuff is going on here. When I listen to it I
almost have a feeling like Infinitum Obscure had quite few resemblances to
Hell-Born, great Polish band. The sound of both bands, as well as the vocals,
is very alike. As for the Dissection cover, I must admit that “Son of the
Mourning” may not be my favourite track from them, but still Infinitum Obscure
nailed it perfectly. This cover is even more ferocious and brutal than the
original, so the mission has been accomplished!

“Obscuridad Eterna” has been released in 500
copies, so it is possible that all of them have been sold out long time ago,
but despite that I am sure that a copy will appear here and there. If you see
one, then make your purchase without hesitate, as really this 7” is great. It
introduced me to fantastic Mexican band and afterwards I had no choice, but
quickly also bought their second LP “Sub Atris Caelis”. You better do the same,
before it’s too late.

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